Three bridges in Humphreys County and one in Hickman were damaged beyond repair by flooding there this month. Replacing them will begin this fall and could take up to 12 months.
Nashville’s I-440 To Fully Reopen Next Week
Even Tennessee officials call it “the highway everyone loves to hate.” But Interstate 440 in Nashville will have all lanes reopened by next Thursday, July 2, completing one of the city’s most desired road projects.
Truck Delivering Mail To Clarksville Is Deemed A ‘Total Loss’ After Fire
A tractor-trailer caught fire after an accident Monday morning, delaying traffic and likely destroying an entire load of mail.
I-24 Mudslide Is Still Treacherous As Crews Begin Clearing Debris
Crews have begun cleaning up the mudslide that’s closed a section of Interstate 24 on the north side of Nashville. But the Department of Transportation estimates that it could be a week or more before the road reopens.
TDOT Sees Funding Complications After Government Shutdown
Listen Tennessee’s Department of Transportation is dealing with funding complications as a result of the month-long shutdown.
I-440 Repairs To Start This Fall, But TDOT Opts Against Total Closure
Listen Tennessee’s Department of Transportation announced Wendesday they have awarded a $150 million contract to repair I-440. Work will take about two years to complete, but construction will not require the total closure of the interstate.
Driver Who Smashed Into Nashville Overpass Lacked Permit For Oversized Load
The big rig driver whose truck slammed to a stop after smashing into an overpass on I-40 near the Adventure Science Center has been cited by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
TDOT Launching $2M Patch Job On I-440 Before Total Replacement
The I-440 loop south of downtown Nashville has become notorious for its concrete craters, and TDOT is preparing to launch a $1.9 million patching blitz the week of April 16.
Curious Nashville: What We’ve Learned In Two Years Of Answering Your Questions
Piranhas, tombstones, tunnels, and trains. Questions about Nashville road names. And even a query about how much it rains here. (The answer: Nashville does receive more annual rainfall than stereotypically soggy Seattle.) These subjects, and many more, have made for a lively 2 years for Curious Nashville.
Problem Bridge Near Downtown Nashville Makes Case For Replenishing Highway Trust Fund
The Obama Administration is using a patched-up bridge in Nashville to make it’s case for putting more money into the federal Highway Trust Fund.
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